Robin, Author at my Garden and Greenhouse

May 23, 20230

Hollyhocks are Beautiful in the Garden and Edible

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a beautiful flowering plant that is native to Asia and Europe. The plant was first introduced to North America in the

May 22, 20230

This time of year, always reminds me of the early morning forays my dad would go on in his search for the perfect spears. The first Spring I can

May 21, 20230

Peppercorn plants can grow up to 33 feet tall in their natural environment. A peppercorn plant is a tropical vine that is native to India and Sout

May 19, 20230

It takes a lot of energy for a Phalaenopsis (aka “moth orchid” because of its looks) to grow new flower stalks and buds, and to keep the flowers heal

May 18, 20230

The main difference between internal and external shade cloth for a greenhouse is their location relative to the greenhouse structure. Internal sh

May 17, 20230

The primary basis for selecting a nutrient solution formulation is its elemental content. The trick is to match a nutrient solution formulatio

May 16, 20230

A sawtooth greenhouse is designed with a distinctive roof shape that resembles a saw blade. It is made up of a series of ridges and valleys that

May 15, 20230

The growing season is half over and the beauty of your garden reflects all the hard work you have put into it; all the planning and planting plus the

May 13, 20230

I recently attended a Master Gardener's seminar and the guest speaker this year talked about gardening myths and remedies that have been passed down

May 12, 20230

There are three types of hydroponic pumps available; submersible, non-submersible and what I term, semi-submersible. A submersible sits and pumps com